The Virginia Department Of Forestry - Shaping Virginia's Forests

No Burning Before 4 p.m.

Burn only between 4PM and Midnight. Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions About Burning >>>

The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law goes into effect Feb. 15, 2012 – the start of spring fire season in Virginia.

This law prohibits burning before 4 p.m. each day (Feb. 15 – April 30) if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of, woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.

A violation of this law is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to a $500 fine. In addition to the criminal violation, those who allow a fire to escape are liable for the cost of suppressing the fire as well as any damage caused to others’ property.

Burning of leaves, yard waste or trash continues to be the major cause of wildfires in Virginia. These "debris" fires can easily escape unless proper precaution is taken. Take a look at these mini-posters (color; black-and-white) and learn more about how to be safe when burning debris.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions: Can I Burn? to learn more and help prevent forest fires.

New, Noteworthy and Upcoming

The Virginia General Assembly is currently in session.

You can learn about General Assembly bills, our strategic goals and the objectives of the Virginia Department of Forestry.

2012 General Assembly: Significant Bills affecting the Virginia Department of Forestry

Dry Hydrant Grant Applications are now being accepted. Deadline: March 31. I want to learn about this grant opportunity >>>>.

Holiday Lake Forestry Camp. Virginia residents 13-16 years old can attend forestry camp. Adults can nominate students using our online form.

Most Requested Information and Services

Tree Seedlings - Buy Them Now! Our WebStore is now open for business!! You can also order seedlings by mail.

Native Trees of Virginia I'm ready to purchase a copy online or pay by check.

Calendar of Events | Jobs and Employment.

Grants and Financial Incentives Programs provide money to conserve land and resources, reduce wildfire risk, and more.

Training, Workshops and Conferences See what's offered from the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Timber Harvesting

Logging Notification Loggers notify us of their timber harvests.

Timber Harvester Identification Number Registration If you harvest timber, you can register online to receive your identification number.

Logger Incentive Program
Loggers may be eligible for a $2,000 payment per application that meets the program requirements.

Panel of portraits of Governor Bob McDonnell, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore and State Forester Carl Garrison.

News and Information

Press Room | News releases | Blogs - Online blogs maintained by employees of the Virginia Department of Forestry.

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Last modified: Wednesday, 01-Feb-2012 13:02:46 EST